Card grading cost calculator: what will it cost, and does it fit your budget?
Working out the cost of grading Energy Search #12 Japanese V Starter Set sA. Enter your budget, choose PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC or TAG and how many cards you want graded. The calculator adds grading fees, shipping both ways, import VAT and supplies, tells you if you're within budget, and how many cards your budget covers.
Grading budget calculator
Enter your budget, choose a grading company and how many cards you want graded. You'll see the total cost, whether it fits your budget, and how many cards your budget covers.
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Compare the grading companies
Cheapest open service level and fastest option for each company, per card, before shipping. Converted from US$ and £ at today's ECB rate.
| Company | Cheapest open tier | Turnaround | Fastest | Where you send cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA (United States)1 to 10, with half grades from 1.5 to 8.5 | €53.60Standard | 90–100 business days | Express20–30 business days · €177.79 | Post to the US |
| CGC Cards UK (London)1 to 10 in half grades, with Gem Mint 10 and Pristine 10 at the top | €16.72Bulk · min. 25 cards | 50 business days | Bulk50 business days · €16.72 | London |
| CGC (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with Gem Mint 10 and Pristine 10 at the top | €15.19Bulk · min. 25 cards | 150 business days | WalkThrough2 business days · €268.02 | Post to the US |
| Beckett (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with four subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface) and a Black Label for perfect 10s | €16.04Base (with subgrades) | 75+ business days | Express15 business days · €71.43 | Post to the US |
| SGC (United States)1 to 10 in half grades, with Pristine 10 at the top | €44.67Standard | 40+ business days | Expedited2–3 business days · €134.01 | Post to the US |
| TAG (United States)1 to 10, plus a 1,000-point TAG Score from computer imaging on Standard tiers and above | €35.69Base · min. 5 cards | 60 business days | Premier3–5 business days · €267.98 | Post to the US |
Grading supplies: cheapest on eBay now
The cheapest Buy It Now listing of each item that ships to Germany, including delivery. Listings on ebay.de come first; eBay.de, eBay.co.uk and eBay.com are searched. Prices change through the day.
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Before grading
Needed to submit
Penny sleeves
A soft sleeve for every card before it goes in a holder.
Sleeves100x -35pt Kartenhüllen - Penny Sleeves - Softsleeves - TCG - Cards - NEW€2.80incl. €1.80 shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.com: €2.39
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Needed to submit
Semi-rigid holders (Card Saver I)
The holder most graders ask for. Card Saver I size fits a sleeved card.
☽✧ Ultra Pro Semi Rigid Lip Sleeves ✧☾ 10x Card Saver Hülle Pokémon Magic TCG€5.09incl. €1.10 shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.co.uk: €3.81
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Top loaders (35pt)
Rigid holders for posting and storing raw cards. Some graders accept them.
Toploader Versand Schutzcase - Karten Schutz - Pokémon One Piece TCG Sportkarten€3.99incl. €2.90 shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.com: €2.30
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Team bags
Resealable bags that keep a stack of holders together and dust-free.
Team Bags Resealable Sleeves 100 Bags for Toploader 86x142mm OVP 81130 - Neu€4.29incl. €1.80 shipping · ebay.de
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Centering tool
A clear overlay that shows how centred the borders are.
Card Centering Tool TCG Sportcards Kartenbewertung Schablone Zentrierung Grading€4.79free shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.co.uk: €3.31
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Jeweller's loupe
Magnifies corners, edges and the surface so you spot flaws before the grader does.
Magnifying Glass Jewellers Loupe Jewellery Eye Lens Magnifier Loop 10X-40X€13.27incl. €8.91 shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.com: €5.50
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Needed to submit
Padded mailers
Bubble mailers for posting cards. Pack them inside a small box for grading.
Sammelkarten gepolsterte Umschläge 11x13cm | Luftpolsterversandtaschen für Pokémon, MTG, TCG€23.96incl. €14.03 shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.co.uk: €21.57
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗After grading
Graded card sleeves
Resealable sleeves that stop slabs getting scratched.
Sleeves für PSA Grading Graded Pokemon Card ☆ Schutzhüllen 10 Stück€3.99free shipping · ebay.de
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Graded card storage box
A box that holds slabs upright and protected.
1x Graded Card Box Sammelkarten Koffer Magnetic Flip Storage Case 273x100x121mm€16.98free shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.co.uk: €13.73
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Slab display stand
Shows off a graded card on a shelf.
Graded Card Display Kratzfest Sammelkartenständer Langlebig€9.35free shipping · ebay.de
Cheaper on ebay.com: €8.47
Buy on ebay.de →All listings ↗Search Cards is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by PSA, CGC, Beckett, SGC or TAG. Company names are their owners' trademarks. Fees and turnaround times were checked 24 October 2026 and change often; always confirm on the company's official website. Cost estimates are a guide, not a quote.